Highnote, Alabama

Highnote
Unincorporated community
Highnote

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 30°59′46″N 85°41′33″W / 30.99611°N 85.69250°W / 30.99611; -85.69250Coordinates: 30°59′46″N 85°41′33″W / 30.99611°N 85.69250°W / 30.99611; -85.69250
Country United States
State Alabama
County Geneva
Elevation 167 ft (51 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 334

Highnote is an unincorporated community in Geneva County, Alabama, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Highnote was established in 1896, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2] Highnote has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highnote, Alabama
  2. "Geneva County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  3. Thompson, George E. (1 July 2009). You Live Where?: Interesting and Unusual Facts about where We Live. iUniverse. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-4401-3421-0.


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